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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

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The rift between Democrats and Republicans continues to grow wider.

Political divides grow wider locally and nationally

Our political climate has been increasingly polarizing. At a time when the middle ground seems non-existent, it is hard to speak about political views and current hot topics and issues. At a time when...

Capstone activities should replace final exams in this unprecedented school year.

East students should have Capstone activities instead of final exams

Ziv Amsili, Eastside News Editor April 8, 2021

As the year approaches an end, millions of kids nationwide prepare for final exams, engaging in arduous study sessions which turn into sleepless nights, stressful days, and long weeks. Excluding student...

Outlook email notifications should be altered to become more efficient for the students.

Should East change the system of receiving notifications for all Google Classroom posts from Outlook?

Shayna Oppen, Eastside Staff March 6, 2021

This year teachers and students were put in a challenging situation when it came to getting work done and receiving work. I believe that the school has done a great job using Google Classroom, but is Outlook...

Due to this unpredictable school year, final exams may be altered to in response to these circumstances.

Should Final Exams take place as the standard written test or as a Capstone activity?

Anna Neubauer, Eastside Staff March 6, 2021

It is clear that this year has been like no other, due to the raging Covid-19 pandemic. Many students have not had a single class in person, and the majority of students are learning from their homes....

Students may need time to focus on classes other than the requirements.

CON: African American History Course Requirement

Nathaniel Bereketab, For Eastside March 5, 2021

The decision to make African American History a graduation requirement was a long battle students from the African American Club advocated for to be in place. The students' voices proved triumphant, expressing...

Some of the students who helped push for a mandatory African American history course are shown (Left to Right): Joy Thomas, Machayla Randall, Xandria McKinley, and Obinna Okorie, in front of Cherry Hill East High School last June.

PRO: African American History Course Requirement

Anna Neubauer, Eastside Staff March 5, 2021

On the 24th of February, 2021, the Cherry Hill Public School District announced the institution of a mandatory African American history course, making Cherry Hill the first public school district in New...

Former president Donald Trumps Twitter account was suspended after spreading false misinformation and inciting violence, which violated Twitters user policies.

Social media platforms’ decisions to ban Trump were justified

Elizabeth Cohen, Eastside Staff February 18, 2021

Former president Donald Trump has been banned from many social media platforms in the past month, and that has led to a robust debate about whether social media platforms should have the power to ban people...

Group projects allow students to communicate more with each other as most of the social aspect of learning has been taken away due to the pandemic.

From group projects to breakout rooms, are they necessary to online learning?

Ellie Noh, Eastside Staff February 8, 2021

As this pandemic urges on, we are continuing to adapt to sudden and unexpected circumstances. Many of us would never have imagined attending school through a computer screen and clicking a button to turn...

East Asians face misconceptions and stereotypes

Vivian Rong, Eastside Online News Editor February 4, 2021

The East Asian stereotype. What comes to mind when this term is mentioned? A student walks out of AP Calculus, a pencil in one hand and a calculator in the other. “How was the test?” his friend...

Former President Donald Trump left the White House for the last time on Wednesday after inciting Capitol riots.

Addressing the Capitol riots

Lauren Winslow, Eastside Staff January 22, 2021

When one thinks of a leader, typically one envisions a strong and courageous man or woman who acts for the greater good, no matter what personal beliefs they hold. Recently, President Donald Trump has...

Lewis Hamilton has been recently been labeled as the GOAT of F1.

Why There Is No True “Greatest of All Time”

Marissa Zeuli, Eastside Staff January 22, 2021

Every generation tends to have one athlete that they look up to and call the greatest of all time. This also tends to happen within each sport. Unfortunately, it is simply not that simple. The label...

Before the pandemic, snow meant a possibility that there was no school for the day. But does the implementation of virtual learning spell the end of snow days?

Snow days: A thing of the past or a continued tradition?

Harry Turner, Eastside Staff January 6, 2021

For as long as current students can remember, closing school for a snow day has been a coveted experience for all. Whether it's going sledding, building a snowman, or sipping hot chocolate while watching...

The Cherry Hill School District provided Chromebooks to families that needed them in March, and people have continued to rely on them for academic purposes.

Students rely on digital technology during the pandemic

Aakriti Mishra, Eastside Staff December 9, 2020

With this pandemic, people have become more dependent on digital technology, from Zoom calls to shopping online. Digital technology is also being used for the research on the coronavirus, in addition to...

Students are using interactive websites more than ever because of online learning, one of which is Edpuzzle.

East uses interactive learning websites

Abigail Nahum, Eastside Staff December 9, 2020

Online learning this year at Cherry Hill East means new ways of learning. This year, East teachers have been using new websites. My personal opinion on these websites is that they make class more fun....

We must take appropriate measures to remain safe during Thanksgiving.

We must remain safe during the Thanksgiving holiday

Lauren Winslow, Eastside Staff November 24, 2020

Over the course of the past year, people all around the world have been forced to adjust their lives due to the ongoing pandemic. With the holiday season quickly approaching, many Americans are struggling...

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